Mercedes-Benz SL Recall R/2022/152: The Bolting Connections Of The Driver And Passenger Seat Rail And Body Shell Might Not…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 31 May 2022
- Launched
- 15
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2225
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled SL vehicles built between 23 September 2021 and 22 April 2022. The bolting connections of the driver and passenger seat rail and the body shell might not meet the requirements. The dealer will rework the bolt connection between the seat rail and the body shell. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolting connections of the driver and passenger seat rail and the body shell might not meet the requirements.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BOLTING CONNECTIONS OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT RAIL AND BODY SHELL MIGHT NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS Defect: The bolting connections of the driver and passenger seat rail and the body shell might not meet the requirements. Remedy: Rework the bolt connection between the seat rail and the body shell.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the bolting connections of the driver and passenger seat rail and body shell might not meet the requirements.
The Fix
The dealer will rework the bolt connection between the seat rail and the body shell.
Are You Affected?
SL built between 23 September 2021 and 22 April 2022 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 15 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC2225 or the DVSA reference R/2022/152. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| AMG GT, C Class, CLS, E Class and 5 moreOn affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform | Urgent | R/2023/223 | |
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2022/156 on 30 May 2022, for vehicles fitted with takata driver airbags equipped which may not function as intended…. The one launched after it was R/2022/124 on 1 Jun 2022, for the passenger air bag may not deploy as specified. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/152, launched 31 May 2022. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.